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Precious Opal and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Vishnevite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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Precious Opal and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Vishnevite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Precious Opal and Vishnevite chemical formula.

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Precious Opal and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.

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